Bakery, Patisserie and Confectionery

L2 Level 2
Full Time
1 September 2026 — 18 June 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

This bakery course includes a combination of practical and theory-based learning, along with homework and elements of Welsh language studies. Essential Skills Wales (ESW) is a mandatory component, alongside additional subjects related to the baking industry.

What you will study

You will follow units from the FDQ Bakery Diploma or Certificate pathways and produce a range of items, including breads, biscuits, cakes, and pastries. Assessment will be carried out through continuous practical and theoretical work, alongside some exams and set homework.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs Grades A* - D including English Language (or equivalent). Satisfactory reference from Course Tutor. Alternatively, successful achievement of Level 1 and satisfactory reference. Satisfactory reference from School or College to indicate good behaviour, attendance and progress.

Facilities

Facilities include state-of-the-art kitchens and bakery suites.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2026

End date

18 June 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

CTCC2F01
L2

Qualification

Bakery

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What our students say

I chose to study at Cardiff and Vale College because school wasn’t for me, and I wasn’t interested in any of the subjects. The Hospitality course has opened so many doors for me – including getting to the semi-finals of the Nestle Toque d’Or, winning in Skills Competition Wales and winning Best in Nation at WorldSkills in Lyon in 2024. The College has given me the skills to achieve my goals and has helped me secure work at Lucknam Park as a chef de rang in Restaurant Hywel Jones. I’ve recently completed my HND in Hospitality Management at the college and progressed to a degree course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

catering
Ruby Pile
Former Level 2 & 3 Hospitality and HND in Hospitality Management student. Now studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Career prospects & further study

78,000

Cardiff Capital Region currently has over 78,000 jobs in the Hospitality and Catering Sector and this is predicted to grow 6.3% by 2025. (EMSI 2021).

Part time or full time job in a bakery, A levels or catering levels 2 or 3.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE